Staten Island's 120th Precinct hands out free school supplies

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On Monday, the NYPD hosted a back-to-school event at the North Shore's 120th Precinct stationhouse in St. George. Youngsters heading back to school enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon -- and received some free school supplies.

"It was something we did a long time ago and we wanted to bring it back to the community," said Josephine Marino of Health Plus Amerigroup, president of the 120th Precinct Community Council, in the days leading up to the event.

"We want to get the police out in the community and show we are part of the community."

Arts and crafts, face painting, music and food and refreshments were also on the schedule.

The precinct partnered with various local businesses and non-profit groups, including Costco, the Staten Island Youth Justice Center, Brothers Care, Inc., Making Memorease and Athelite Player Development.

And for those keeping count, classes resume on for all students on Sept. 6. so try to enjoy the last few days of sumnmer.